Our client, a leading and progressive nationwide freight distribution firm, is currently seeking a Telesales Administrator to join their team in Manchester.

Based within Trafford Park, you will be assigned a geographical region with the aim of gaining new business for the firm through setting appointments for the field sales agent. This will be done through your own research and through tools provided by the business, allowing you the freedom to develop your region in your own way and have an active hand in forwarding the firm's growth.

The working hours are 9:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday and you will be provided with 28 days holiday including bank holiday. Other benefits include free on-site car parking and auto-enrollment onto a pension scheme. The salary is £18,000 per annum.

On a day-to-day basis you will be expected to:

• Acquire potential sales leads through web research and resources readily made available by the Company to assist in this process• Conduct around 80 calls per day• Obtain around 16 quality appointments per week for the field sales representative• Maintain an excellent relationship with existing customers through routine service calls • Preparation of sales administration reports• General administrative duties

As the ideal candidate, you will have previous experience within telesales, preferably within the transport sector (non-essential sector experience). You will be self-motivated, able to work on own initiative and be effective with minimum supervision. Furthermore, you will be a team player, confident, customer focused and proactive in your approach. Finally, you will possess excellent communication, planning, IT and organisational skills.

Possessing your own transport would be a distinct advantage due to the company's location.